Assam: Five under-trial prisoners escape from Morigaon District Jail

Guwahati: Five under-trial prisoners reportedly escaped from the district jail in Morigaon, Assam on Thursday night.

Reports stated that the accused were all under trial in a case related to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

They were identified as Saifuddin, Ziarul Islam, Nur Islam, Mafidul, and Abdul Rashid.

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They allegedly broke the bars of the cell they were in. After this, they escaped from the cell and they scaled the jail wall with the help of some clothes.

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The police have launched an investigation in connection with the incident.

A man hunt has been initiated to trace the suspects.